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Jan Barham named associate vice president for student affairs 

Jan Barham, currently associate dean of students at the University of Georgia, has been named associate vice president for student affairs. The newly created position within the Division of Student Affairs plays a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless transition for incoming students and fostering a supportive community for their families.

UGA again named among top Military Friendly institutions

The university has been in the top three for seven consecutive years, with three years at No. 1
Alpha Xi Delta members at the Installation ceremony standing in front of an "Alpha Xi Delta" light-up sign and balloons.

The Installation of Alpha Xi Delta  

The Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta recently hosted their Installation ceremony on Sunday, February 18, 2024. This chapter of Alpha Xi Delta was originally installed in 1960 at the University of Georgia. Alpha Xi Delta is one of the twenty sororities that comprise the Panhellenic Council.
A woman wears her traditional outfit at the International Street Festival in downtown Athens, Georgia.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month 

From March 15 to April 15, the University of Georgia will celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month.

UGA Miracle raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, announced they had raised $1,075,281.24 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

UGA Staff Makes History in Flag Football   

The University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center staff—members including Caroline Caplinger, Stephanie Calhoun, Jason James, and Marty Mullis-- have had notable involvement in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Women's Flag and Men's Tackle Football State Championships in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

UGA student leads installation of AED devices in fraternity and sorority houses

Boonstra Elliott, UGA student and member of Chi Phi fraternity, is leading an initiative to install Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices in 19 Panhellenic sorority houses and 23 Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternity houses.

Fall 2023 Veterans Scholarship Ceremony

On November 7, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) welcomed more than 200 students and guests to the Tate Student Grand Hall for the SVRC’s annual Veterans Week Scholarship Ceremony. The SVRC and its supporters awarded more than 165 scholarships with a combined value of $155,310 to UGA student veterans.

Registration open for the Rite of Sankofa spring graduation ceremony

The Rite of Sankofa is an African rite-of-passage graduation ceremony that takes place every May. It is a ceremony to showcase and highlight the accomplishments of African American, and African descendant, students.